Mom isn't the only one having trouble with the TV set - we are both modern-world/IT-challenged, but add a little dementia to the mix and its a dark screen every night!
Thank you so much for your helpful answer! I have been reading through these questions daily and posted my first question today and am so grateful for all the support - way more supportive than any of my siblings!!!!
Great idea about looking at facilities and what they have - i'm going to call one of them up and just see if they have any thoughts and if they are willing to share. Thanks again!
That's exactly what happens - I don't see anything changing. Thank you for the music idea - she loves that - I usually set her up w/the TV before I leave for the night (she lives in an apartment on my property) - but - the TV is always messed up the next day. And she ONLY watches at night, does not want to turn the tv on in the daytime (which is good thing I guess). but she is alone in the evenings with no one to help her w/the TV.
Is the issue about it being a “smart” TV or is it about using a remote?
for remote, I got my mom a Sony Kids remote control (RM-K21). Bright green color. You can still find these on Amazon & eBay. Like $10. There also are various brands of “Big Button” remote controls. From Flipper brand which is tres pricey $40 to Universal @ $15/$20. All of these preprogrammed to 4-6 stations, so whatever they hit will synch to the remote. Some do a volume preset as well.
But if this is a smart TV issue, I think they are too too challenging for those with increasing dementia. Maybe get an old school TV. Goodwill has tons & inexpensive. We have issues with all our smarts as we have regular power outage issues; its reprogramming hell even tho’ my hubs is pretty tech savvy; & it still takes time & patience to get stuff rebooted. I cannot imagine someone with demented dealing with the shifts for streaming.
As an aside, when you visit facilities, peek into rooms to see the TVs. It’s quite the evolution of electronics on display. I’ve seen old old credenza style ones!! Amazing they still work.
Great idea about looking at facilities and what they have - i'm going to call one of them up and just see if they have any thoughts and if they are willing to share. Thanks again!
They can’t keep up with modern technology. It’s frustrating for them even if they wouldn’t have any type of dementia.
I would imagine it’s impossible for them to navigate the remote if they do have dementia issues.
So sorry that this situation is hard to sort out.
What about listening to music? Would that help?
Thank you for the music idea - she loves that - I usually set her up w/the TV before I leave for the night (she lives in an apartment on my property) - but - the TV is always messed up the next day. And she ONLY watches at night, does not want to turn the tv on in the daytime (which is good thing I guess). but she is alone in the evenings with no one to help her w/the TV.
for remote, I got my mom a Sony Kids remote control (RM-K21). Bright green color. You can still find these on Amazon & eBay. Like $10.
There also are various brands of “Big Button” remote controls. From Flipper brand which is tres pricey $40 to Universal @ $15/$20.
All of these preprogrammed to 4-6 stations, so whatever they hit will synch to the remote. Some do a volume preset as well.
But if this is a smart TV issue, I think they are too too challenging for those with increasing dementia. Maybe get an old school TV. Goodwill has tons & inexpensive. We have issues with all our smarts as we have regular power outage issues; its reprogramming hell even tho’ my hubs is pretty tech savvy; & it still takes time & patience to get stuff rebooted. I cannot imagine someone with demented dealing with the shifts for streaming.
As an aside, when you visit facilities, peek into rooms to see the TVs. It’s quite the evolution of electronics on display. I’ve seen old old credenza style ones!! Amazing they still work.